Who was Renee Good and what were the circumstances of her shooting?

Renee Nicole Good was a 37-year-old Minneapolis mother of three and poet, fatally shot by ICE agent Jonathan Ross on January 7, 2026, while in her Honda Pilot during a protest against ICE presence; she sustained at least three gunshot wounds (chest, forearm, head) after driving forward away from the agent.[1]

What did DHS Secretary Kristi Noem say about the ICE agent during her CBS interview?

Noem defended agent Jonathan Ross, stating he followed standard ICE/DHS protocols, refused to confirm his administrative leave or medical status, urged the anchor not to name him to avoid doxxing amid threats, and criticized Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz's claims.[Story]

What is the status of investigations related to the shooting?

The Department of Justice is investigating Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey for allegedly obstructing law enforcement; an internal DHS/ICE investigation into agent Ross is ongoing per standard policy.

What happened immediately after the shooting according to emergency records?

Paramedics arrived at 9:42 a.m., found Good unresponsive with multiple gunshot wounds, performed CPR and other life-saving measures; ICE agents initially blocked a bystander doctor from aiding her, and she was pronounced dead at Hennepin Healthcare.[1]

What is the DHS's account of why the ICE agent fired?

DHS stated that Good initially fled and she and others allegedly used a shovel and broom handle to attack agent Ross, who fired in self-defense; video analysis shows Ross fired three shots as her vehicle moved forward.

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DHS Secretary Kristi Noem Defends ICE Agent, Criticizes Anchor Over Naming Suspect

DHS Secretary Kristi Noem defended ICE agent Jonathan Ross after Minneapolis shooting of Renee Good, disputed investigation claims, and admonished CBS anchor for naming him.

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Kristi Noem, DHS Secretary, told CBS's Margaret Brennan she followed standard ICE/DHS protocols while defending agent Jonathan Ross after the Jan. 7 Minneapolis shooting.

Noem refused to confirm whether Ross received three days administrative leave, saying investigations follow long-standing policy and declined to discuss his medical status.

Noem interrupted Brennan, urging not to 'say his name' and condemning what she called doxxing of law enforcement amid threats to Ross and his family.

She dismissed Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz's claim that Ross wasn't investigated, attacked his judgment, and blamed local leaders and 'liberals' for anti-police hostility.

Noem defended ICE actions in Minneapolis, declined to apologize for detentions and crowd-control tactics, and described protests as violent and interfering with law enforcement operations.

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: Renee Nicole Good was a 37-year-old Minneapolis mother of three and poet, fatally shot by ICE agent Jonathan Ross on January 7, 2026, while in her Honda Pilot during a protest against ICE presence; she sustained at least three gunshot wounds (chest, forearm, head) after driving forward away from the agent.[1]
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The Independent
: Noem defended agent Jonathan Ross, stating he followed standard ICE/DHS protocols, refused to confirm his administrative leave or medical status, urged the anchor not to name him to avoid doxxing amid threats, and criticized Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz's claims.[Story]
Sources:
CBS News
: The Department of Justice is investigating Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey for allegedly obstructing law enforcement; an internal DHS/ICE investigation into agent Ross is ongoing per standard policy.
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CBS News
: Paramedics arrived at 9:42 a.m., found Good unresponsive with multiple gunshot wounds, performed CPR and other life-saving measures; ICE agents initially blocked a bystander doctor from aiding her, and she was pronounced dead at Hennepin Healthcare.[1]
Sources:
The Independent
: DHS stated that Good initially fled and she and others allegedly used a shovel and broom handle to attack agent Ross, who fired in self-defense; video analysis shows Ross fired three shots as her vehicle moved forward.
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